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Burnaby Public Library announces scholarships for BIPOC library school students

The Picard Trust awards will be available only to BIPOC students intending to pursue a master’s in library studies in Canada

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Community

Special Olympics BC Burnaby curling teams going to national games in Calgary

Jan 16, 2024

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Special Olympics BC Burnaby curling teams going to national games in Calgary

Two local teams, the Wildcats and the Wolves, will represent Burnaby at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in February

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Community

Council approves 24-hour cold-weather shelter operations

Jan 16, 2024

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Council approves 24-hour cold-weather shelter operations

Plus: Burnaby resident Joey Pogoy is recognized at Monday’s council meeting for winning an Emmy Award for animation

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Community

Burnaby RCMP activated cold weather response

Jan 15, 2024

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Burnaby RCMP activated cold weather response

Patrols assisted vulnerable people in the city during the Arctic outflow event of last week

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News

City's Housing Choices Program terminated

Jan 15, 2024

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4 min read

City's Housing Choices Program terminated

The province’s changes to zoning rules have “a huge impact” on the plan to fill in the housing gaps in Burnaby neighbourhoods

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Thursday, January 10, 2024 edition: Council returns for 2024

Jan 11, 2024

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11 min read

Thursday, January 10, 2024 edition: Council returns for 2024

Plus, an easier grant application process, new events and an exciting win for a Burnaby medical student

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Community

City launches new recreation assistance program

Jan 10, 2024

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5 min read

City launches new recreation assistance program

The Financial Assistance and Inclusion for Residents (FAIR Play) program will come into effect on March 1, 2024

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Community

Burnaby medical student receives BC Medal of Good Citizenship

Jan 5, 2024

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5 min read

Burnaby medical student receives BC Medal of Good Citizenship

Burnaby resident Navjit Moore told the Beacon she was “speechless” when she received the news

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Events

Council approves Festivals Burnaby new grant application process

Jan 5, 2024

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4 min read

Council approves Festivals Burnaby new grant application process

The new changes aim to improve and simplify the application process

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Politics

Jan 5, 2024

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5 min read

Burnaby Council returns in 10 days

The first general council meeting of 2024 comes after a six-week break

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Jan 4, 2024

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9 min read

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 edition: Higher fines for short-term rentals

Plus, a new accessibility plan, the closure of a beloved sub shop and a Christmas robbery of 34 winter coats

Eva Rasciauskas

Higher fines may be coming for short-term rentals

Dec 29, 2023

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5 min read

Higher fines may be coming for short-term rentals

City council wants fine increases and to add fines to annual property taxes

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Burnaby Public Library announces scholarships for BIPOC library school students

Special Olympics BC Burnaby curling teams going to national games in Calgary

Council approves 24-hour cold-weather shelter operations

Burnaby RCMP activated cold weather response

City's Housing Choices Program terminated

Thursday, January 10, 2024 edition: Council returns for 2024

City launches new recreation assistance program

Burnaby medical student receives BC Medal of Good Citizenship

Council approves Festivals Burnaby new grant application process

Burnaby Council returns in 10 days

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 edition: Higher fines for short-term rentals

Higher fines may be coming for short-term rentals

Burnaby Beacon

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